04/01/2017

DUEMS!

The University of Denver is not widely known as a medical school. While international studies and business degrees are commonly advertised, not that many students study STEM/Healthcare/Pre-Med. However, for those of you interested in going into the medical field, there are many resources on campus to guide your way. One way to get involve early is through DUEMS club.

The club was recently founded by DU senior Christine Krentz. Christine is graduating this June with a double major in biology and chemistry with a minor in philosophy. Christine is EMT certified and works on the weekends at Granby Ranch as a ski patroller. After graduation she is planning on taking a gap year to work as an EMT prior to attending medical school. Not only is Christine the founder of DUEMS, but she is also a resident assistant in Centennial Towers [like I am!].

DUEMS involves students in healthcare related activities, creating a healthier campus, and training the student body in emergency preparedness by arranging and hosting healthcare events such as CPR, basic First Aid, and EMT courses. The club additionally works to improve the health and welfare of the campus through outreach programs and hosting health related events for the student body, seeking to promote a culture of passion for health.

The group not only teaches students about emergency medical services (first-aid, CPR, etc), but they also partner with DU Campus Safety to provide fellow students with escorts across campus when they feel uncomfortable walking by themselves.

The club is fairly new right now, but is constantly growing. If you're interested in becoming a part of DUEMS, check out the link below!